Statewide News
Justices seek funding for Youth, Intervention courts
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi Supreme Court Justice Kenny Griffis said Thursday that the state needs to continue funding its youth court program, as it is a cheaper...
Telle confirmed as Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Adam Telle, a former member of U.S. Senator Thad Cochran’s staff, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Saturday to be the new Assistant Secretary of...
What’s Happening, Mississippi? Things to do in the Magnolia State in August 2025
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune Ahhhh… It’s August. That end-of-summer but still-too-long-til-fall month. Kids are back in school, but the only place you really want to be is in a...
Watson continues work on election integrity in Mississippi
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune The integrity of Mississippi’s election system is at the top of Secretary of State Michael Watson’s agenda. During the Neshoba County Fair this...
Auditor claims Attorney General not consistently enforcing demands; AG responds
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune The growing tension between State Auditor Shad White and Attorney General Lynn Fitch is palpable. On Wednesday, White issued a statement announcing...
Governor Reeves backs plan to expand education freedom in Mississippi
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune Education reforms are the number one item on Republicans’ agenda next session, with the state’s party leader saying it will help all students in...